UNIT I GRAMMAR: REVIEW OF TENSES UNIT I GRAMMAR: REVIEW OF TENSES Present Continuous and Simple Present Present Continuous is used to: — talk about something which is in progress at the moment of speaking "Where are the children?" "They're playing in the garden." "What are you doing at the moment?" "I'm writing a letter." You can switch off the TV I'm not watching it Look, there's Sally Who is she talking to? "Where is Margaret?" "She's having a bath." Let's go out now It isn't raining any more, (at a party) Hello, Ann Are you enjoying the party? — talk about something which is in progress around the present, but not necessarily at the moment of speaking She's looking for a job at the moment Please don't take that book Ann is reading it Andrew is spending a lot of time in the library these days, as he's writing an article Have you heard about Tom? He's building his own house — talk about something which is in progress for a limited period around the present (temporary state, current situations) Robert is on holiday this week He's staying with his sister in Bournemouth "You're working hard today." "Yes, I have a lot to do." They are living in Hong Kong for the time being I can't phone Peter The phone isn't working Dick is a student, but he's working as a barman during the holidays — talk about situations which are changing or developing around the present Your children are growing up very quickly Computers are becoming more and more important in our lives The population of the world is rising very fast — talk about planned future arrangements She's arriving at the airport tomorrow at noon I'm having lunch with Helen tomorrow We're spending next winter in Australia We're leaving at ten o'clock on Friday I'm meeting Janet later this evening — express a habit, to talk about something that happens more often than is normal, (repeated actions with adverbs like always, forever, constantly and continually) It can express a pleasant habit I like Peter He's always smiling He's always giving people things However, there's usually an element of criticism She's always grumbling (I find it annoying.) You're forever losing things (You lose things too often.) He's constantly complaining about something The secretary is always phoning her friends during office hours (She phones her friends too often.) It is also possible to say: The secretary always phones her friends during office hours This is a more neutral comment and not necessarily a criticism We put always, forever, constantly and continually before the main verb Jenny is constantly (always, forever, continually) arguing with her father — give a commentary on a performance or activity She's taking off her tracksuit and Comment on the uses of the Present Continuous I'm always paying for your coffee Why can't you pay for a change? We're spending next winter in Australia Don't rush me I'm working as fast as I can We're enjoying our holiday here very much Young people are becoming more and more politically aware these days Ben and Patty are in London on holiday They are staying at a small hotel near Hyde Park I'm meeting Sue on Saturday evening You are constantly panicing, aren't you? Calm down Is he arriving tomorrow? 10 What are you drinking? It looks awful 11 She is always helping people 12 She is still waiting to see the boss 13 He is always upsetting people by asking personal questions 14 She is running 1,500 metres in the next Olympics 15 What is Maria doing these days? — She is studying English at a school in London 16 She is forever forgetting to lock the front door 17 He's hurrying to catch his train 18 Prices are rising all the time Everything is getting more and more expensive 19 Tom isn't playing football this season He wants to concentrate on his studies 20 Is your English getting better? 21 I'm having treatment on my bad back for a few weeks 22 He's always lying You can't believe a word he says 23 Let's go out now It isn't raining any more 24 Please be quiet I'm trying to concentrate 25 My sister is very busy these days She's writing an article 26 I'm learning English at evening classes this year 27 Jennifer's always losing her key 28 Are you seeing Nigel tomorrow? 29 I'm living with friends until I find a place of my own 30 You are spending a lot of money these days Simple Present is used to: — talk about repeated actions or habits (habitual actions) I have a shower every morning Most evenings my parents stay at home and watch TV Do you go to the cinema very often? What time does Kate finish work? How often you go to the dentist? In summer Tom usually plays tennis twice a week Ann doesn't often drink coffee — talk about situations which are permanent (continuing for a long time) Mr and Mrs Shaw live in Bristol (That is their permanent home.) Barry works in a shop She wears expensive clothes — talk about general truths Summer follows spring The River Amazon flows into the Atlantic Ocean It rains a lot in Britain in March and April — give instructions You turn left at the corner First you weigh the ingredients — tell a joke or a story, to describe the dramatic action of a play (dramatic use) The Englishman goes to the Irishman and says — talk about fixed future events (timetables, calendar) Our plane leaves at nine The course ends in two weeks The World Cup begins tomorrow What time does the film start? — make suggestions Why don't they go on a day-trip? Why don't you join us? — make commentaries Becker serves (подаёт мяч) to Lendl — make observations and declarations I hope so I love you It says here that Simple Present is also used with certain verbs not normally used in the continuous forms These verbs are called stative They refer to states rather than actions These are the groups of verbs: verbs of the mind and thinking: believe, think, consider, understand, suppose, expect, agree, know, remember, forget, doubt, mean, mind What you think of that book? I believe you are the man I'm looking for She knows now what she has done wrong Paul doesn't mind if you use his car Do you remember me now? I see the point = I understand the point He feels that he is right = He is of the opinion that he is right verbs of emotion and feeling: like, dislike, hate, love, want, wish, prefer, care I like playing football I hate getting up early in the morning verbs of the senses :see, smell, taste, hear I hear the sound of gun-fire The cake smells good The wine tastes sweet verbs of possession: have, possess, belong to, own I have two sisters He owns a Rolls Royce The book belongs to me She doesn't possess a thing in the world certain other verbs: concern, depend on, include, need, owe,seem and others I need a bath That doesn't concern me A newspaper costs about 20 p Some of these verbs can be used in the continuous tenses when the verb expresses an activity, not a state However the meaning changes slightly Compare: I think it's a great idea, (think as opinion, i.e a state) He's thinking of emigrating, (think as mental process, i.e.an activity) The soup tastes delicious, (a state) I'm tasting the soup to see if it needs more salt, (an activity) I expect you'd like something to eat (expect meaning suppose) She's expecting a baby (She's pregnant.) Jane has a car (possession) The Browns are having dinner at the moment, (an activity), Some of the stative verbs can be used in the continuous form when they show that a process is taking place gradually or that a situation is temporary or unusual: I'm on holiday in Blackpool and I'm loving every minute of it I'm slowly remembering all the details of the accident You're being very silly Comment on the uses of the Simple Present Nurses look after patients in hospitals Why don't you give up smoking? 3.1 am weighing myself I weigh 65 kilos This coat belongs to you She drives to London once a week Can he manage? — I hope so She loves her baby more than anything 8.1 occasionally eat meat Do you see that bird over there? 10.1 wear old clothes at home 11 The car stops outside the National Bank Three men get out and the driver stays in the car The three men walk into the bank and take out their guns 12 Vegetarians don't eat meat or fish 13 Let me explain what you have to First you take the photos and sort them into categories Then you file them according to subject 14.1 often forget things 15 Why doesn't he take up tennis? 16 Gases expand when heated 17 Something smells strange 18 We drink a lot of tea 19 My uncle works in a factory 20 The coach leaves at this morning 21 You know what I mean 22 Do you like the 10 music? — Yes, it's nice 23.1 always go out on Sundays 24 The concert starts at next Friday 25 They pay $60 a week rent 26.1 need two notebooks 27 We sit here every evening I sometimes read a book 28 He laughs a lot 29 Ellis throws the ball in to Snow, but he loses it 30 Watson gives the ball to Tanner Tanner goes past two men, he shoots, but the ball hits a Liverpool player 31 Does he seem unfriendly? 32 He never gets up early 33 I have a car, but I don't use it very often 34 How many cigarettes you smoke a day? 35 What time banks close in England? 36 If you need money, why don't you get a job? 37 I play the piano, but I don't play very well 38 The earth goes round the sun 39 How often you write to your parents? 40 You cook it for five minutes, and then you put the onions in 41 What you think of the film? 42.1 cry at sad films 43 The sun rises in the east 44 I think you are right 45 My car doesn't go very fast 46 Does Brazil export cocoa? 47 Hot air rises 46 It's not right, you know — I agree 49.1 hear a bird It is singing 50 I'm hungry I want a sandwich 51 The conference starts on June rd and finishes on June 10th 52 She works from Mondays to Fridays She doesn't work at weekends 53 How often you go swimming?— I go about once a week 54 Loud music gives me a headache Present Continuous (I'm doing) or Simple Present (Ido)? Present Continuous (/ am doing) Simple Present (/ do) Use the Present Continuous to talk Use the Simple Present to talk about something which is happening about things m general or things at or around the time of speaking: which happen repeatedly: The kettle is boiling Can you rum Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius it off? Listen to those people What Excuse me, you speak English? language are they speaking? "Where's Tom?" "He's playing Tom plays tennis on Saturday tennis." (you find a stranger in your room) What you usually at weekends? What are you doing here? What you do? (= What's your job?) Silvia is m Britain for three Most neonle learn to swim when months She's learning English they are children Use the Present Continuous for Use the Simple Present for a a temporary situation: permanent situation: I'm living with some friends until My parents live in London They I can find a flat have been there for 20 years The machine isn't working It That machine doesn't work It hasn't broke down this morning worked for years I'm sleeping on a sofa these days I always sleep eight hours every because my bed is broken night Self check I Complete the following dialogues by using the words in parentheses Also give short answers to the questions as necessary Use the Simple Present or the Present Continuous A: (Mary, have) a bicycle? B: Yes, She (have) a ten-speed bike A: (It, rain) right now? B: No, At least, I (think, not) so A: (You, like) sour oranges? B: No, I (like) sweet ones A: (Your friends, write) a lot of letters? B: Yes, I (get) lots of letters all the time A: (The students, take) a test in class right now? B: No, They (do) an exercise A: (You, know) Tom Adams? B: No, I've never met him A: (Your desk, have) any drawers? B: Yes, It has six drawers A: (Jean, study) at the library this evening? B: No, She (be) at the student union She (play) pool with her friend A: (Jean, play) pool every evening? В: No, She usually (study) at the library A: (She, be) a good player? B: Yes, She (play) pool three or four times a week A: (You, know) how to play pool? B: Yes, But I (be, not) very good 12 A: Let's play sometime B: Okay That sounds like fun П Complete the sentences by using the words in parentheses Use the Simple Present or the Present Continuous Some of the sentences are negative Some of the sentences are questions Supply the short answer to a question if necessary A: Shhh I (hear) a noise (You, hear) it too? B: Yes, I wonder what it is A: Ron, (be) this your hat? B: No, It (belong, not) to me Maybe it (belong) to Kevin Why (you, not, ask) him? A: Okay A: Johnny, (you, listen) to me? B: Of course I , Mom You (want) me to take out the garbage Right? A: Right! And right now! A: (You, see) that man over there? B: Which man? The man in the brown jacket? A: No, I (talk) about the man who (wear) the blue shirt B: Oh, that man A: (You, know) him? B: No, I (think, not) so A: I (know, not) him either A: Shhh B: Why? (The baby, sleep)? A: Uh-huh She (take) her afternoon nap B: Okay, I'll talk softly I (want, not) to wake her up A: A penny for your thoughts /О чем вы задумались?/ В: Huh? A: What (you, think) about right now? B: I (think) about English grammar I (think, not) about anything else now A: I (believe, not) you! B: But it's true III Complete the sentences Use the Simple Present or Present Continuous Г Alice (take, not) the bus to school every day She usually (walk) instead (Take, you) the bus to get to school every day, or 13 (walk, you)? It (rain, not) right now The sun (shine) (Rain, it) a lot here? Right now I (look) at the board (I, see) some words on the blackboard I (need) to call my parents today and tell them about my new apartment They can't call me because they (know, not) my new telephone number The tea is good I (like) it What kind is it? I (prefer) tea to coffee How about you? Right now the children (be) at the beach They (have) a good time They (have) a beach ball and they (play) with it They (like) to play catch Their parents (sunbathe) They (try) to get a tan They (listen) to some music on a transistor radio They also (hear) the sound of sea gulls and the sound of the waves Right now I (think) about sea gulls and waves I (think) that sea gulls are beautiful birds Sam is at the library He (sit) at a table He (write) a composition He (use) a dictionary to lookup the spelling of some words The dictionary (belong, not) to him It (belong) to his roommate Sam (look) up words in the dictionary because he (want) to make sure that he doesn't have any misspelled words in his paper A: Which colour (prefer, you), red or blue? B: I (like) blue better than red Why? A: According to this magazine article I (read) right now, people who (prefer) blue to red (be) calm and (value) honesty and loyalty in their friends A preference for the colour red (mean) that a person (be) aggressive and (love) excitement B: Oh? That (sound) like a bunch of nonsense to me 10 A: (Believe, you) in flying saucers? B: What (talk, you) about? A: You know, spaceships from outer space with alien creatures aboard B: In my opinion, flying saucers (exist) only in people's imagination 11 Janice: What (write, you) in your notebook? Diane: I (make) notes about questions I want to ask the teacher Janice: (Prepare, you, always) so thoroughly for every class? Diane: I (try, always) to 12 Bob: Jack really makes me angry! Sue: Why? Bob: Well, for one thing, he (interrupt, always) me I can 14 barely get a whole sentence out of my mouth Sue: Is that all? Bob: No He (ask, always) me to his homework for him I have enough homework of my own without doing his homework too! 13 Mother: Susie! Get your fingers out of the dessert! What (do, you)? Susie: I (taste) the cake It (taste) good Mother: Well, you'll just have to wait until dinnertime You can have some then 14 This morning it (rain) I can see Janet from my window She (stand) at the corner of 5th and Pine She (hold) her umbrella over her head She (wait) for the bus 15 Right now I (look) at Janet She (look) angry I wonder what's the matter She (have) a frown on her face She certainly (have, not) any fun right now 16.1 can't afford that thing It (cost) too much 17.1 (own, not) an umbrella I (wear) a waterproof hat on rainy days 18 The house is in a mess, because we've got the workmen in The plumber (put) in a new bath, the electricians (rewire) the system, and the carpenter (build) us some new bookshelves 19 You (hear)ihe wind? It (blow) very strongly tonight 20 You (see) my car keys anywhere? — No, I (look) for them but I (not see) them 21 Why you (walk) so fast today? You (walk, usually) quite slowly — I (hurry) because I (meet) my mother at o'clock and she (not like) to be kept waiting 22 You (recognize) that man? — I (think) I have seen him before but I (not remember) his name 23 Look at that crowd I (wonder) what they (wait) for 24 Stop! You (not see) the notice? — I (see) it but I can't read it because I (not wear) my glasses What it (say)? — It (say), "These premises are patrolled by guard dogs." 25 You (need) another blanket or you (feel) warm enough? 26 It (save) time if I (take) the path through the wood? — No, it (not matter) which path you take 27.1 (save) up because I (go) abroad in July 28.1 (think) it is a pity you don't take more exercise You (get) fat 29 The plane that you (look) at now just (take) off for Paris 30 Tom never (do) any work in the garden; he always (work) on his car — What he (do) in his car now? — I (think) he (polish) it 31 That film (come) to the local cinema next week You (want) to see it? 32 How Peter (get) on at school? — Very well He (seem) to like the life 33 Why Mrs Pitt (look) so angry? — Mr Pitt (smoke) a 15 cigarette and (drop) the ash on the carpet 34 This is our itinerary We (leave) home on the 8th, (arrive) in Paris on the 9th, (spend) the day in Paris, and (set) out that night for Venice — That (sound) most interesting You must tell me all about it when you (get) back 35 This story is about a boy who (make) friends with a snake which he (find) in his garden Then he (go) away but he (not forget) the snake and some years later he (return) and (look) for it He (find) the snake who (recognize) its old friend and (coil) round him affectionally But, unfortunately, the snake is by now a full-grown boa-constrictor and its embrace (kill) the poor boy — The snake (feel) sorry about this? — I (not know) The story (end) here 36 How you (end) a letter that (begin), "Dear Sir"? — I always (put), "Yours truly", but Tom (prefer) "Yours faithfully" 37 What the word "catastrophe" (mean)? — It (mean) "disaster" 38 What you (wait) for? — I (wait) for the shop to open — But it (not open) till 9.00 — I (know) but I (want) to be early as their sale (start) today 39 Why you (smoke) a cigar, Mrs Pitt? You (not smoke) cigars as a rule —-I (smoke) it because I (want) the ash This book (say) that cigar ash mixed with oil (remove) heat stains from wood 40 Who (own) this umbrella? — I (not know) Everybody (use) it but nobody (know) who (own) it 41 You (mind) if I (ask) you a question? — That (depend) on the question — It (concern) your brother — I (refuse) to answer any questions about my brother 42 The last train (leave) the station at 11.30 43 You (enjoy) yourself or would you like to leave now? — I (enjoy) myself very much I (want) to stay to the end 44 How you (get) to work as a rule? — I usually (go) by bus but tomorrow I (go) in Tom's car 45 Why you (put) on your coat? — I (go) for a walk You (come) with me? — Yes, I'd love to come You (mind) if I bring my dog? 46 You (belong) to your local library? — Yes, I — You (read) a lot? — Yes, quite a lot — How often you (change) your books? — I (change) one every day 47 You (like) this necklace? I (give) it to my daughter for her birthday tomorrow 48 These workmen are never satisfied; they always (complain) 49 You (write) to him tonight? — Yes, I always (write) to him on his birthday You (want) to send any message? 50 Tom and Mr Pitt (have) a long conversation I (wonder) what they (talk) about 51 You (believe) all that the newspapers say? — No, I (not believe) any of it — Then why you (read) 16 newspapers? 52 This car (make) a very strange noise You (think) it is all right? — Oh, that noise (not matter) It always (make) a noise like that 53 The fire (smoke) horribly I can't see acfoss the room — I (expect) that birds (build) a nest in the chimney — Why you (not put) wire across the tops of your chimneys? — Tom (do) that sometimes but it (not seem) to make any difference 54 The children are very quiet Go and see what they (do) — They (cut) up some $ notes 55 What you (wait) for? — I (wait) for my change; the boy just (get) it 56 I can't hear what you (say); the traffic (make) too much noise 57 She always (lose) her glasses and(ask) me to look for them 58 Someone (knock) at the door Shall I answer it? — I (come) in a minute I just (wash) my hands 59 You (do) anything this evening? — No, I'm not — Well, I (go) to the cinema Would you like to come with me? 60 We (have) breakfast at 8.00 tomorrow as Tom (catch) an early train 61 They (dig) an enormous hole just outside my gate — What they (do) that for? — I don't know Perhaps they (look) for oil 62 What (make) that terrible noise? — It's the pneumatic drill They (repair) the road 63 (You sit) comfortably? Good! I (hope) you (study) this text carefully because I (have) news for you The Guiness Book of Records (not include) records for eating any more People who (try) to swallow 47 hard boiled eggs in half a minute will have to it for pleasure and not to get into the record book "We (regard) these records as unhealthy," said the book's editor, Mr Donald McFarlan 64 We (hope) you (enjoy) this marvellous weather as much as we are We (sunbathe) and (go) swimming every day Next week we (go) boating 65 The play is set m London in 1890 The action (take) place in Sir Don Wyatt's mansion When the curtain (go) up, the hero and heroine (sit) in the lounge They (argue) 66 Ann sees Tom putting on his coat and says: Where you (go), Tom? Tom: I (go) to buy some cigarettes You (want) an evening paper? Ann: No, thanks You always (buy) cigarettes, Tom How many you (smoke) a day? Tom: I (not smoke) very many—perhaps 20 Jack (smoke) far more than I (do) He (spend) £10 a week on cigarettes 67 Mary (see) Peter standing at the bus stop Mary: Hello, Peter What bus you (wait) for? Peter: Hello, Mary I (wait) for a or a 14 Mary: You usually (go) to work by car, don't you? Peter: Yes, but the car (belong) to my mother and she sometimes (want) it She (use) it today to take Bob to the dentist Mary: I usually (go) by car too Jack (take) me because he (pass) my office on his way to the factory But this week he (work) in a factory in the opposite direction, so I (queue) like you Peter: Here's a now You (come) on it or you (wait) for a 14? Mary:I (think) I'll take the If I (wait) for a 141 may be late, and if you (be) late at my office everyone (look) at you 68 Mary and Ann (wait) outside a telephone box Inside the box a boy (dial) a number Mary: You (know) that boy? Ann: Yes, he's a friend of my brother's He (phone) his girl friend every day from this box Mary: Where he (come) from? Ann: He (come) from Japan He's a very clever boy; he (speak) four languages Mary: I (wonder) what he (speak) now Ann: Well, his girl friend (come) from Japan too; so I (suppose) he (speak) Japanese 69 It is 8.30 Tom and Ann (have) breakfast They both (open) their letters Tom: No one ever (write) to me All I (get) is bills! You (have) anything interesting? Ann: I've got a letter from Hugh He (say) he (come) to London next week and (want) us to meet him for lunch 70 Peter: You (have) traffic wardens in your country? Pedro: No, I (not think) so You (not see) them in my town anyway What exactly a traffic warden (do)? Peter: He (walk) up and down the street and if a car (stay) too long at a parking place or (park) in a no-parking area he (stick) a parking ticket to the windscreen Look! He (put) a ticket on Tom's car Tom 18 will be furious when he (see) it He (hate) getting parking tickets 71 What (happen) in your class? The teacher (give) lectures every day? No He (give) one lecture a week, and on the other days he (show) films or (discuss) books with us 72 Why that man (stand) in the middle of the road? — He (try) to get across He (wait) for a gap in the traffic — Why he (not use) the subway? — Lots of people (not bother) to use the subway They (prefer) to risk their lives crossing here 73 You (wear) a new coat, aren't you? — Yes You (like) it? — The colour (suit) you but it (not fit) you very well It's much too big 74 Ann (on telephone): You (do) anything at the moment, Sally? Sally: Yes I (pack); I (catch) a plane to New York in three hours' time Ann: Lucky girl! How long you (stay) in New York? 75 Jack: I just (go) out to get an evening paper Ann: But it (pour)! Why you (not wait) till the rain (stop)? 76 Mrs Jones: My daughter never (write) to me so I never (know) what she (do) Your son (write) to you, Mrs Smith? Mrs Smith: Yes, I hear from him every week He (seem) to like writing letters 77.1 (see) my solicitor tomorrow; I (change) my will — You always (change) your will Why you (not leave) it alone? 78 You (look) very thoughtful What you (think) about? — I (think) about my retirement — But you're only 25 You only just (start) your career — I (know); but I (read) an article which (say) that a sensible man (start) thinking about retirement at 25 79 Jack: How much longer you (stay) in England? Paul: Only one more day I (leave) tomorrow night I (go) to Holland for two weeks Jack: And you (come) back to England after that or you (go) home? Paul: It (depend) on my father But if he (agree) to let me go on studying here I'll certainly come back And I (expect) he will agree By the way, Jack, Ann 19 (see) me off at Victoria tomorrow Why you (not come) too? You could have coffee with her afterwards 80 What all those people (do) in the middle of the street? And why they (wear) such extraordinary clothes? — They (make) a film Most of the crowd are local people who (work) as extras — It (sound) great fun You (think) I could get a job as a film extra? — I (not know) but I (see) Ann over there; when they (finish) this scene I'll ask her if they still (take) on extras — Ann (act) in the film? — She has a small part She (not act) very well I (imagine) she got the part because she (know) the director 81 Mrs Jones: What you (look) for, Tom? Mr Jones: I (look) for the garage key I always (look) for the garage key, because nobody ever (put) it back on its hook Mrs Jones: I always (put) it back on its hook Why you (not try) your pockets? 82 Imagine that you (travel) by train, in a crowded compartment One of the passengers (read) a newspaper; another (do) a crossword puzzle; another (look) out of the window Suddenly the train (stop) with a jerk and your suitcase (fall) off the rack on to somebody's toes 83.1 (hear) that you have bought a new house — Yes, but I (not live) in it yet They still (work) on it, and the work (take) longer than I expected — I (think) repair jobs always (take) longer than one (expect) IV Translate from Russian into English Позвони ему сейчас Я думаю, он еще не спит Я сейчас много работаю Я сдаю экзамены Он не видит, что я на него смотрю Он читает что-то с большим интересом Где Нина? — У нее урок английского языка У нее всегда английский по пятницам Давай пойдем прогуляемся Дождя нет Мой брат работает инженером на заводе Он говорит, ему очень нравится его работа Ваша дочь ходит в школу? — Да, она в пятом классе — Вы помогаете ей по математике? — 20 Постоянно Мой отец хорошо знает английский язык Он читает английские книги без словаря Послушай Звонит телефон 10 Мой сын плохо успевает в школе Он тратит слишком много времени на спорт и слишком мало времени на уроки 11 Где ты обычно проводишь отпуск? — В Белоруссии Мои родители живут там — Там есть река или озеро? — Там есть большое и красивое озеро Я хорошо провожу там время 12 Мой брат живет далеко от меня Я не часто его вижу 13 Куда ты торопишься? — В кино Мой друг ждет меня около кинотеатра 14 Кому принадлежит этот дом? — Это дом моего дяди 15 Сколько стоит этот магнитофон? — 200 долларов 16 С кем она разговаривает? — Со своим начальником 17 Мой брат дипломат Он часто ездит за границу 18 Мужчина так пристально смотрит на вас Вы его знаете? 19 Что ты слушаешь? — Я слушаю народные песни, я очень люблю их 20 У моего брата есть автомобиль, но я никогда им не пользуюсь Я хочу купить свой автомобиль 21 Позвони на вокзач и узнай, когда приходит поезд из Берлина 22 Я не люблю ее Она постоянно ворчит 23 Ты часто пишешь своим родителям? — Каждую неделю 24 Не бери эту книгу Мой брат читает ее 25 Темнеет Включи свет 26 Я никогда не езжу на работу Я всегда хожу пешком 27 Ты идешь в университет? — Нет Я иду в библиотеку 28 Она очень рассеянная Она постоянно теряет вещи 29 Моя сестра живет сейчас в Москве Она там учится в Московском университете 30 Дождь все еще идет? — Да 31 Мы уезжаем в пятницу в часов утра Мы встречаемся на вокзале в 7.30 32 За что он ей так нравится? — Она говорит, что он добрый и умный 33 Вы помните меня? Мы вместе учились в институте 34 Почему бы нам не поехать за город в воскресенье? — Хорошая идея 35 Том сейчас очень занят Он строит гараж 36 Когда приезжает твой отец? — Через неделю 37 Что ты думаешь об этом фильме? — Он скучноват 38 О чем ты думаешь? — Я думаю о своем детстве 39 В котором часу закрывается магазин? — В восемь 40 Когда начинается спектакль? — В семь часов вечера 41 Какие товары экспортируе г ваша страна9 42 Над чем вы смеетесь? — Том рассказал нам смешную историю 43 Он никогда не пропускает занятия без уважительных причин 44 Мои родители сейчас на море Они хорошо прово21 дят время 45 Что ты ищешь? — Ключи от машины 46 Почему ты меня не слушаешь? Это очень важно 47 Неужели ты не любишь футбол? Это такая захватывающая игра 48 Я завтра встречаюсь с Аней Мы играем в теннис 49 Что ты здесь делаешь"? — Просматриваю новые журналы Я делаю это каждую неделю 50 Почему вы изучаете английский? — Собираюсь поехать за границу на несколько месяцев Кроме того, английский мне нужен для научной работы 51 О чем они говорят? — Думаю, они обсуждают итоги конференции 52 Ты можешь выключить телевизор Я не смотрю его 53 Кто присматривает за твоими детьми, когда ты на работе? — Как правило, моя мать Она сейчас не работает 54 Почему ты так сердит? Почему ты кричишь на меня? 55 Она не любит мясо, она предпочитает рыбу 56 В ее диктанте много ошибок, хотя обычно она делает мало ошибок 57 Конференция начинается июня и заканчивается 14 июня 58 Где Аня? — Она принимает душ 59 Почему ты не пишешь ей? — Я не знаю ее адреса 60 Она не знает, когда приедет ее брат 61 Ты часто видишь Аню, не так ли? — Нет, она сейчас живет за городом 62 Сколько иностранных языков знает Джон? — Если не ошибаюсь, два А сейчас он учит арабский — Правда? Он нужен ему для работы? — Да Он собирается в Египет 63 Следующий поезд отправляется в 10 часов Ты можешь успеть на него, если поспешишь 64 Интересно, чем она сейчас занимается Fluency Listen, read and practise John: Do you see that man over at that table in the comer? What's he doing? Ian: He's having an argument with the waiter I think he's complaining about his soup John: You're right He's shouting at the waiter He's saying that it tastes terrible Can you hear what he's saying now? Ian: Yes He's telling the waiter there's a fly in his soup He doesn't see why he should pay for it 22 Wife: Oh, don't put your coat on that chair! You' re al -ways leaving your clothes around It's so untidy! Husband: OK! OK! Calm down Don't let's have an argument You are always complaining these days Wife: I'm not surprised — living with you! Husband: Come on! You're forever telling me to relax Why don't you try it? Tom: I'm flying to New York at the weekend I'm staying at a hotel with my Uncle Joe and Aunt Jane He's an artist and she's a photographer Nick: What's the hotel called? Tom: The New York Tower It has a restaurant at the top The restaurant turns round eighteen times a day so you can see the whole city An orchestra plays there in the evening A Week in Vlctor's life John: Tell me, Victor, what you Sundays? Victor: On Sunday I try to sleep late John: And on weekdays? Victor: Unfortunately, I never have much peace on weekdays, because I must work John: Work? You? Victor: Yes, I'm a student of English — like you! John: OK, Victor What exactly you on weekdays? Victor: On Monday morning I play golf John: Golf? Victor: Yes And on Monday afternoons I go swimming at the swimming pool I need to relax after my game of golf John: Oh, yes Victor: On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, after my serious music lessons at the music school I am a singer in a rock group John: Stop! Stop! Please enough! What you on Thursdays? Victor: I rest all day long I wake up in the evening to set my alarm-clock for lunch-time on Friday On 23 a letter Fridays I go to the library to meet my friends to organise a picnic in the country among the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees John: Please, Victor But there's one thing I don't understand When you learn English? Victor: A quarter of an hour every evening, in a comfortable armchair, with my video English method and a large glass of orange juice! A Ask questions on the text B Imagine you are Victor Tell about your week routine Your friends will ask you some more questions to get additional information C Ask each other questions about a week in your lives D Tell your partner what you usually during the week Your partner will ask you some questions to get some details E Which of the members of your family is the busiest? What is his/her week like? Dear Mum and Dad, How are you? The camp is OK The weather is horrible It is raining We are all writing letters What's the weather like at home? We get up every morning at a quarter to eight and have a shower The water is always cold It's really horrible! Then we get dressed and have breakfast at half past eight Breakfast is nice We have three different sorts of cereal, bacon and eggs, toast and marmalade and tea After breakfast we go riding or canoeing We have a morning break at eleven o'clock We usually have orange juice and biscuits Then we have free activities We have lunch at half past one We have hamburgers and chips or fish and chips but the chips aren't very nice In the afternoon we usually play football or volleyball Tea is at four o'clock and after tea we ride on the mini motorbikes They are great! We have supper at seven After supper we watch a video or have a disco We can play our own cassettes Bedtime is at half 24 past nine I am in a very big room with seven other girls Our monitor is called Louise but we call her Lulu We're both all right and we aren't homesick! (I am a little bit, Andy.) Love from Kate and Andy A Ask and answer questions on the text B Describe the children's rest at the camp C This is a passage from another letter Tina's mother is writing a letter to a friend I'm sitting on the beach, eating an ice cream Tina and Jack are swimming in the sea and Max is in the park, playing with a friend Tom's listening to the radio and reading We're having a fantastic holiday Abercwim is a little fishing village in North Wales with a park, a castle, some Roman remains and some lovely gardens, and there's a little fishing port with a light-house Everybody here is really friendly I think we're lucky This is our second holiday this year and we're doing just what we want to do: sleeping, eating and playing games The food is lovely too D You 're on holiday in the south Write a postcard to your friend describing a) your usual day b) what you and your family are doing at the moment Happy birthday to you Mike: Hello? Sue: Hello, Mike I'm ringing you up to wish you a happy birthday Mike: Sue, what a fantastic surprise! Where are you phoning from? I can hear you so clearly I thought you were in Spain Sue: Yes, I am And I'm having a marvellous time here Mike: What's the weather like? It's pouring with rain here Sue: It's absolutely boiling I'm living in my bikini, and getting really brown Mike: Lucky you Hey, where are you ringing from? I can hear people laughing and talking in the background 25 Sue: Ah, that's because I'm in a cafe by the beach Jill and I are having a drink here and writing our postcards I'm sending you one, so that you can see what it looks like here I wish you were here, Mike I can see the beach from where I'm standing There are thousands of people sunbathing, and there's Mike: Hey, stop You're making me jealous There's nothing interesting happening here Everybody's complaining and saying what an awful summer we're having Sue: Oh, dear — still, I expect you're getting a lot of work done How's it going? Mike: Oh, fine I'm working on the last article now Actually, at this very moment I'm having a break and making myself some coffee Good God, that reminds me Can you hold on a moment? The kettle's probably boiling Just a tick Sue: Hey, Mike, don't go I'd better ring off now This is costing me a fortune I'll ring you again in a few days, OK? Mike: Right Thanks for remembering my birthday I'm feeling better already Look after yourself Miss you Sue: Me too Goodbye May 37 How long have you known Mr Smith? — At the end of the year I shall have known him for five years 38 How long have you been studying English? — I'll have been studying it for two years m July 39 (At) what time does the plane take off? — At a.m — How long does the flight last? — About t\\ о hours — When we arrive in Moscow? — At 10 a.m 40 Wheie are you going on holiday? — I'm going to Brighton — When aic you leaving9 — On the Oth of August — Are you going by train? — Yes — How long are you going to stay/are you staying there? — (For) two weeks — Where are you going to sta\' where are you staying9 — At a hotel —I wish you a nice holida_» 41 Are you going to stay at school next year? — No, I'm fed up with school — What are you going to do? — I'm going to look for a job — What sort of job? — I'm going to work in a bank -1 think it's a boring job — I don't agree with you 42 What aic you doing/are you going to do/will you be doing tomorrow morning? — I will be doing/am doing/ am going to do/ m> homework — And what are you doing/will you be doing/ arc you going to do/tomorrow afternoon? — Tomorrow afternoon I'm playing/will be playing football It's a very import